Paris, Tenn.–The Henry Sheriff’s Office and Paris Police will be opening school Tornado Shelters this evening at 5 pm in anticipation of the expected severe weather Sunday afternoon.
Henry County EMA Director Ron Watkins said 75+mph winds with possible tornadoes are possible ahead of an extreme cold front moving through West Tennessee and Southwest Kentucky. A wind advisory has been issued for all of Western Tennessee and Southern Kentucky and a Tornado Watch will likely be issued this afternoon as the front moves closer from the west.
Shelters Opening include:
Inman School
Rhea School
Harrelson School
Henry School
Lakewood School
Cottage Grove City Hall
Please monitor weather conditions this afternoon and have a plan to take shelter if needed. The Main Severe Threat timeline is 6-10pm. Freezing temperatures will filter in behind this so don’t put your coats up just yet!